By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Close
Machiavellian on 14 July 2023
Edit Thread
Ryuu96 said:

I think Microsoft might actually turn GeForce Now into a very strong competitor thanks to these deals...

  • They're already Microsoft's #1 rival.
  • GeForce Now is technically superior (in latency, resolution, framerate) to xCloud.
  • Nvidia has their own data servers just like Microsoft, only they can upgrade them easier and quicker than Microsoft.
  • GeForce Now supports K&M while xCloud doesn't.
  • GeForce Now currently has a larger library.
  • GeForce Now will now have a free license for all XGS, Zenimax and ABK content (Lol) for 10 years.

Really, Microsoft's only advantage now is that xCloud is attached to Game Pass and now xCloud might be crippled in UK as well, haha.

MS really not competing with G-force Now which is why they probably do not care.  MS cloud platform is more a distribution service then actually a means to play games over the cloud.  As we know G-force Now is still BYOG so the purchase of those games still needs to happen which I am sure MS is fine with.

XCloud is just an add on and I do not see that changing anytime soon.  Even MS has limited confidence that XCloud is the right tool to reach the mobile market which is why they really want King and to start building mobile specific games for that audience.